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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1959
Page
4
Rep L C Arends faulted unnamed colleagues for pushy pro spending stances while opposing tax measures to fund it. He cited the national debt reaching 287.2 billion dollars and warned that such reckless borrowing hurts Americans and echoes communist collapse predictions.
Newark Women’s Club held its June meeting at Mrs Olaf Johnson home with reports on the Morris District Federation and Newark Public Library finances. July 4th events were planned for grade school grounds starting with a 10 00 a m parade led by Rev Paul Wogen.
Washington reports the average price for milk cows has climbed to a record high not from dairy demand but from higher carcass values as beef prices rise. 1959 milk production is expected to be near 125 billion pounds, similar to 1958.
Baltimore prepares special services for December 27 to mark the 175th anniversary of the Methodist Church officially organized in 1784. The ceremony highlights the long history of the denomination in the city and nationwide celebrations.
FAA reports 1958 air traffic reached new highs with 26 599 719 landings and takeoffs across 213 towers. General aviation up 16 percent while military flights fell 6 percent and air carriers down 2 percent due to service interruptions from strikes. Midway led in operations, Los Angeles second, Dallas third.
In Springfield the Cook County Democrats scored an initial victory Thursday night with House approval of a series of bills granting a four million dollar annual reimbursement to aid the Chicago Transit Authority. The campaign continues over proposed gas and real estate tax subsidies.
TV networks plan major coverage of the St. Lawrence Seaway dedication with Queen Elizabeth II and President Eisenhower in attendance. CBS to air from 9 a.m. with Seaway films and live coverage, ABC at 10 a.m. from St. Lambert Lock, and NBC at 7 p.m. using tapes and diagrams.
U S railroads move about 80 percent of the nation s total coal output with the remainder transported by canal boats or trucks.
Wayne Cockran of Desoto paid 5 and costs after a tail light violation. Morris man Thomas Ryan paid 2 and costs for improper parking. Arthur Carignan of Mazon faced speeding at 75 in a 65 zone and lack of operator license. he paid 10 and costs on speeding and 50 and costs on the license charge.
Breaks hip after a fall at 830 E Benton St. He was taken to Morris hospital and is reported as doing nicely. Botanists regard pumpkins and squash as fruits.
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